Author: Carolyn Schuk
Community
A Christmas Tree
December 21, 2011
I’ve always believed in the redemptive power of Christmas. I’ve had some bad Christmases, but I never stopped believing that...
Public Safety
Just Like Legit Biz, Card Theft is a Well-Integrated Global Supply Chain from Raw Materials Supplier to Consumer
December 21, 2011
Card data thieves are only part of a chain of credit/debit card cyber fraud – “carding” rings – that were...
Public Safety
Keeping Fraud From Spoiling Your Holiday Spirit
December 21, 2011
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for credit/debit card fraudsters, that is. If you’re one of their...
Community
Soroptimists Brightens Holidays for Families Short of Cash
December 21, 2011
In Santa Clara there’s a local store that counters the conventional holiday retailing whirl by giving instead of selling. It’s...
City Politics
Council Representation on State and Regional Transportation Committees
December 14, 2011
In addition to its other responsibilities, Santa Clara’s City Council Members represent the interests of the city on a variety...
City Politics
Santa Clara Stadium Project Financing Puts 49ers on the Line to Repay Debt
December 14, 2011
The City of Santa Clara appears to have figured out how to build a $1.02 billion public facility and get...
City Politics
Council Representation on City Committees
November 30, 2011
Santa Clara City Council members’ service isn’t limited to their participation in City Council meetings. They also serve on the...
Community
Teddy: 100 Years Atop Santa Clara’s Christmas Tree and Still Going Strong
November 30, 2011
One of Santa Clara’s most venerable traditions is turning 100. On Friday, Teddy, the stuffed animal donated in 1911 by...
City Politics
Council Discussion of El Camino Residential Project Illustrates Policy Challenges
November 23, 2011
During elections we love to toss around hot air-filled slogans like “affordable housing,” “green building,” and “transit-oriented development.” But few...
City Politics
How I Balanced the California Budget
November 23, 2011
More than a few of us have said – or thought – that surely we could do better than California’s...